How Can I Unlock My BIOS-Locked SSD from a Dead Lenovo Laptop?
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EcoFrog92
I had a Lenovo Y700 laptop that unfortunately died, and now my SSD is locked via the BIOS. I still remember the original password, but I can't seem to access the drive. I've tried changing the boot order on several laptops and desktops to boot from that SSD first, but I just end up with a black screen and no option to enter the password. I've also tested the SSD on different computers, but it doesn't work. I don't care about any data on the SSD; I just want to be able to use it again. Can anyone help me with this?
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Since you don’t care about the data, don’t try to boot from the SSD directly. Instead, boot the system using a Live USB. You can run tools like GParted or fdisk to wipe the drive completely. You might want to create a new partition and format it with whichever filesystem suits your needs. Alternatively, a Linux or Windows installer can handle this for you. Just make sure the SSD is connected while you use the Live USB.
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HardDriveHero: I tried that, but because of the BIOS lock, my system won’t power on with the SSD connected. However, when I connect it externally via an NVMe case, it shows up in the device manager, but I can't perform any tasks on it.